The Feed Our Kids Act of 2026 establishes free breakfast and lunch programs for all enrolled school children, setting federal reimbursement rates at $2.80 per breakfast and eliminating reduced-price meal options. The bill also expands afterschool meal programs to provide free meals at $4.63 per meal, with all reimbursement rates adjusted annually for inflation. Schools are prohibited from collecting unpaid meal debt or using shaming practices against children unable to pay. The legislation requires the Food and Nutrition Service to report to Congress within one year on whether these changes improve student academic outcomes, increase access to nutritious food, and identify ways to expand the use of locally sourced farm products in school meals.
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